The Irish standard., 1887-11-19

The captain asked to see Mr.. Purcell.
J L need not tell you, sir, said Captain
/ Dawson. when Mr.. Purcell made his
appearance, that was no party to tue
proceedings which have been taken
against you. have written to my Law
agent to put stop to them. And l
now come to offer you lease at your
former rent
J i thank you, si1,' MI Purcell, re-
nlied, I expected nothing else from
you.'
And Shea said the captain, you
can haye yonr.farm back again, and
whatever can do for you will do
I'm thankful to you, captain, said
Conner Shea; but couldn't live there
now
| Don't leave old Ireland, Shea said
| Mr.. Stephens.
Il hope to see ould Ireland again, sir.
And Connor Shea drew himself up to
his full height, while his eyes flashed
fire from under his knitted brows
| Connor Shea was always a great favor
| ite with Captain Dawson. whom he
often accompanied in his shooting and
coursing excursions on the mountain
The captain, mistaking the expression
in his face, felt hurt, and said
Shea. never expected this frnnl you
You know I always wished you we'll
! Aud he who acted so severly towards
you is no more
Il wasn't thinkin' of him, SIR re-
piled Connor I was thinkin7 Ut the
|Governrnert that crushes US. You
know, captain. I'm afther-, bein' in the
land Of liberty, a11; I l'almed something
there that wasn't clear to ,ne afore.'
u very much fear Mr.. Stephens OBJ
served, If war breaks out between the
United States and these countries, on1
Government will find they have com.
mitted a grievious mistake in driving
the men who recruited our army. and
contributed so much to the glory OF
England, into the ranks of our foes.
For America does not love u.s.
All we want remarked Mr.. Purcell
whose lcvality had been revived by the
promised lease, lis settlement of bhe
land question
And that you'll never get,' said
Brian.
L know what your views are said
the parsou, in 81 good humored way.
turning to Brian. I consider them
visionary. and worse. And yet it is
hard to blame Intelligent Irishmen fo,
being discontented with the present
state of things
You are more liberal, sir, said Brian
4 than some of our own clergy, who have
been honored with the title Of 'sacer-
dotal incendiaries.' as a reward for
their Ioyalty.'
| Connor Shea was about leaving the
room when Brian said to HIM
by the way, Connor, what about
this ring you sent to me by Tom Burke?
tTis worth at least twice as much as l
gave him.
I'm glad vou reminded me OF it, said
Connor, taking out his purse aud count
ing five sovereigns on the table.
Don't mind the money! said Brian.
| here is the ring
T have more money than want now
sir replied Common. An give the ring
to the young lady-an' may God bless
her,
what young lady2 Brian asked in
surprise.
4 thought you knew all about it,
SAID Connor; and he told how Miss
Evans had given the ring to his little
son at the Finger-post.
Captain Dawson frightened up on
hearing the story, and even Brian felt
grateful to her. After all, it's pleasant
to know that once worshiped idol was
not altogether worthless.
Perhaps said Brian, as the captain
and his reverend friend were preparing
to leave, perhaps Captain Dawson will
be good enough to return the ring to
the owner
The captain promised to do SO. But
fate would not have it so.
That very morning Miss Evans got a
hint for the first time of how matters
stood between her old lover and Fanny
O'Gornan. She coald not believe it,
She thought Brian Purcell never could
love another. at least while she herself
remained unmarried. But her vanity
was wounded and her jealousy reused,
So she resolved ito do
something what, she did not exactly
know.
Captain Dawson's s horse cast a shoe,
and he stopped at Shawn Cows forge
to get it on.
Tim Croak whom we fear meant
mischief, walked in to light his pipe.
'Wisha, captain,' says Tim, would
you lave this bit ay note at Matt Haz-
litt's as you're passin,' an let me go
home the short cut.
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